As customer demands and expectations increase in material handling applications, companies face the challenge of delivering their products as quickly as possible with minimal costs. Many of these operations implement innovative material handling solutions to stand above competitors offering similar services. Besides providing faster shipping speeds and reducing costs, methods like cross-docking and just-in-time (JIT) delivery help reduce the amount of time an item spends on the warehouse floor.
Plastic pallets are critical to every cross-docking and JIT delivery system. These solutions offer increased durability, sustainability and versatility over conventional wood pallets, making them a perfect choice for processes requiring streamlined material handling efficiency with minimal downtime.
Benefits of Choosing Plastic Pallets for Your Material Handling Needs
The primary goal of cross-docking is minimizing handling time during shipment transport. With cross-docking, operations unload incoming shipments and immediately load the items onto an outbound truck, minimizing the time the products spend on the dock floor. High-quality plastic pallets offer easier maneuverability and increased strength to ensure optimal product flow without stoppages for pallet replacement.
JIT delivery is a popular concept that allows customers to receive products in smaller quantities based on usage rather than buying larger volumes to receive price breaks. Implementing JIT practices also helps reduce the costs of storage and managing excess inventory. The use of plastic pallets in the supply chain and JIT delivery programs helps improve efficiency, reduce the risk of product damage and enhance overall operations.
All these benefits combined offer significant cost savings over using wood pallets. In addition, plastic pallets are more hygienic and easier to clean. This feature is essential in applications handling sensitive or perishable goods, including pharmaceuticals and food processing.
Advantages of Partnering With Polymer Solutions International Inc.
Since 1997, Polymer Solutions International Inc. has helped customers implement the most practical and effective material handling solutions for their unique applications, including operations that utilize cross-docking and JIT delivery. Our plastic pallets allow you to transport your materials and finished goods more efficiently while helping minimize the downtime that often causes bottlenecks in processes with wood pallets.
We manufacture sustainable plastic pallets in various styles, from standard duty options to nestable pallets with reinforced construction. If your company requires a customized design, our engineering team can assess your application to recommend an optimal solution.
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Browse our comprehensive selection of plastic pallets and other material handling solutions to find the ideal option for your cross-docking or JIT delivery operation. Contact us online with questions or for additional product information.
